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| 1. |
Regarding the work of breathing during quiet inspiration: |
| A. | elastic work = 80% |
| B. | viscous resistance = 7% |
| C. | airway resistance = 13% |
| D. | when tidal volume versus intrapleural pressure in quiet inspiration are plotted, a straight line results |
| E. | the amount of elastic work required to inflate the whole respiratory system is more than the amount required to inflate the lungs alone |
| Answer» C. airway resistance = 13% | |